Gari Melchers Home
Gari Melchers Home and Studio, also known as Belmont, is a National Historic Landmark and historic house museum at 224 Washington Street in Falmouth, Virginia. The months with the kindest weather are April, May, September and October, at 69–80°F.
A museum inside Falmouth
Fredericksburg is the nearest base
Fredericksburg is 2 miles southwest, with 25 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Washington
Washington is about 47 miles northeast and Baltimore is about 82 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 69–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Each month’s highs and lows around Gari Melchers Home are below.
Gari Melchers Home
Gari Melchers Home and Studio, also known as Belmont, is a National Historic Landmark and historic house museum at 224 Washington Street in Falmouth, Virginia. This much-altered 18th-century house was the home and studio of the popular American artist Gari Melchers (1860–1932) from 1916 until his death. It was given to the state of Virginia by his widow, and is now administered by the University of Mary Washington. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965, commemorating Melchers' influential role in bringing American art to European attention.
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- Museum
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark · National Register of Historic Places (1966) · Virginia Historic Landmark (1969)
Hotels and campgrounds near Gari Melchers Home
Close by, places to stay are in Fredericksburg (25) and England Run (12).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Gari Melchers Home | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth | in town | — | 2 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 5,216 | $438K | — |
| Fredericksburg | 2 mi southwest | 5 min | 25 15 hotels · 1 motel · 7 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 30,393 | $484K | D |
| England Run | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 12 10 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | — | — | — |
| Hampton Oaks | 10 mi north | 15 min | 10 10 hotels | — | — | — |
| Falls Run | 3 mi north | 5 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 motels | — | — | — |
| Aquia Harbour | 11 mi northeast | 15 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 campground | 7,481 | $461K | — |
| Montclair | 21 mi north | 30 min | 9 7 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 22,387 | $578K | — |
| Ferry Farm | 3 mi southeast | 5 min | 1 1 hotel | — | — | — |
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Know before you visit Gari Melchers Home
Is Gari Melchers Home in Falmouth?
Yes. It’s inside Falmouth, VA.
When is the best time to visit Gari Melchers Home?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 69–80°.
How far is Gari Melchers Home from Washington and Baltimore?
About 47 miles northeast of Washington and about 82 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Gari Melchers Home?
Washington Dulles (IAD), about 43 miles away.
Where should I stay near Gari Melchers Home?
Fredericksburg (2 mi, 25 places to stay), England Run (3 mi, 12 places to stay) and Hampton Oaks (10 mi, 10 places to stay).
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